Cary Boards, Commissions, & Committees

Serves as an advisory body to the PRCR Board. This committee offers input and perspective to Town of Cary Sports staff on policies, rules and issues related to sports programming and administration. This committee is made up of 10 regular members and 1 teen representative. A PRCR Advisory Board representative is assigned as the Chair and has full voting rights. A quorum is 6 members.

Chair/PRCR board representative: Janelle Masterson, janelle.masterson@carync.gov
Staff Liaison: Ted Jeffcoate, ted.jeffcoate@carync.gov

Offers input and perspective on cultural services and programs, Cary cultural facilities' operations, and works with staff to review and recommend funding for local cultural groups through the annual grant program. This committee is made up of 9 regular members, 1 teen representative, and 1 Friends of Page-Walker representative. A PRCR Advisory Board representative is assigned as the Chair and has full voting rights. A quorum is 6 members.

Chair/PRCR board representative: Eileen McCarthy, eileen.mccarthy@carync.gov
Staff Liaison: William Lewis, william.lewis@carync.gov

Considers economic development initiatives that fit within the Town’s approved economic development program that can be jointly implemented by the Town and Cary Chamber of Commerce. This committee is made up of 5 citizen regular members, 1 citizen alternate member, Chamber of Commerce President, Chamber of Commerce Chair, Town Manager or designee, Mayor, and 2 Councilmembers. A quorum is 6 members.

(Please note this committee meets four or less times a year unless assigned a specific project from council; citizens seeking monthly engagement with the Town are encouraged to apply for another advisory group.)

Contact the EDC: edc@carync.gov

Advises the Town in ways to reduce the use of and impact on our community’s natural resources through a comprehensive and continuous review of best practices and innovations. This board is made up of 9 regular members, 2 alternate members, and 1 teen representative. A quorum is 5 members.

Council Liaison: Jack Smith, jack.smith@carync.gov
Staff Liaison: Dan Ault, dan.ault@carync.gov
Contact the EAB: eab@carync.gov

Advises the Transportation and Facilities Department regarding greenway projects, issues and policies. This committee is made up of 10 regular members and 1 teen representative. A PRCR Advisory Board representative is assigned as the Chair and has full voting rights. A quorum is 6 members.

Chair/PRCR board representative: Chris Herndon, chris.herndon@carync.gov
Staff Liaison: Sandi Bailey, sandi.bailey@carync.gov

Preserves the historical, cultural and architectural heritage of the Town of Cary for future generations. This commission is made up of 7 regular members, 1 alternate member, and 1 Cary Teen Council Representative. A quorum is 4 members.

Council Liaison: Michelle Craig, michelle.craig@carync.gov
Staff Liaison: Gillian White, gillian.white@carync.gov
Contact the HPC: hpc@carync.gov

The mission of the Human Relations, Inclusion and Diversity Task Force is to improve the quality of life for the organization and community by encouraging fair treatment and promoting mutual understanding and respect amongst all people. This task force is made up of 7 members. A quorum is 4 members.

Council Liaison: Harold Weinbrecht, harold.weinbrecht@carync.gov
Staff Liaison: Rashonda Harris, rashonda.harris@carync.gov
Contact the Task Force: DEI@townofcary.org

Guides the Town Council in ongoing, open effective, multilateral communications with Cary citizens and other publics through idea generation and implementation in traditional and innovative media, including new and emerging technologies. This board is made up of 10 regular members, 1 alternate member, and 1 teen representative. A quorum is 6 members.

Council Liaison: Lori Bush, lori.bush@carync.gov
Staff Liaison: Nicole Coughlin, nicole.coughlin@carync.gov
Contact the ISAB: isab@carync.gov

Promotes understanding, appreciation, participation, and support for open spaces, parks, recreational opportunities, cultural activities, programs and facilities. This board is made up of 10 regular members and 1 teen representative. A quorum is 6 members.

Council Liaison: Sarika Bansal, sarika.bansal@carync.gov
Chair: Brent Brandow, brent.brandow@carync.gov
Staff Liaison: Susan Bradley, susan.bradley@carync.gov

Exercises its statutory authority as granted by the General Statues of North Carolina and by the Town of Cary Code of Ordinances and Land Development Ordinance, in an objective and timely manner to provide advice to the Town Council related to long-range planning, zoning, and related development matters. This board is made up of 8 regular members, 1 regular member from the ETJ, and 1 alternate member. A quorum is 5 members.

Council Liaison: Jennifer Bryson Robinson, jennifer.robinson@carync.gov
Staff Liaison: Scot Berry, scot.berry@carync.gov
Contact the Planning Board: planningboard@carync.gov

Promotes understanding, appreciation, support and involvement in the Town of Cary's Public Art Program. This board is made up of 9 regular members, 1 alternate member, and 1 teen representative. A quorum is 5 members.

Council Liaison: Carissa Kohn-Johnson, carissa.johnson@carync.gov
Chair: John Reynolds, john.reynolds@carync.gov
Staff Liaison: Denise Dickens, denise.dickens@carync.gov

Collaborates with staff to advise Council in the creation of an inclusive and connected environment to support senior services in Cary. This board is made up of 8 regular members and 1 alternate member. A quorum is 5 members.

Council Liaison: Carissa Kohn-Johnson, carissa.johnson@carync.gov
Staff Liaison: Kris Carmichael, kris.carmichael@carync.gov
Contact the SAB: sab@carync.gov

Exercises its statutory authority as granted by the General Statutes of North Carolina and by the Town of Cary Code of Ordinances and Land Development Ordinance (LDO), in an objective and timely manner to hear and decide appeals and requests for variances. This board is made up of 4 regular members, 1 regular member from the ETJ, and 2 alternate members. A quorum is 3 members.

Council Liaison: Sarika Bansal, sarika.bansal@carync.gov
Staff Liaison: Rob Wilson, rob.wilson@carync.gov
Contact the ZBOA: zboa@carync.gov